Financial Performance (Q2 FY27)

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹2,820 crores, representing 24.3% year-on-year growth and 9.3% sequential growth
  • Geographical Breakdown:
  • India Business: ₹1,155 crores (12% YoY growth)
  • International Business: ₹1,665 crores (34.5% YoY growth), constituting 59% of total revenue
  • Europe & UK: ₹604 crores (36% YoY growth)
  • Canada: ₹431 crores (24% YoY growth)
  • Rest of World: ₹630 crores (41% YoY growth)
  • Gross Margin: 59.5%, improved by 110 basis points sequentially due to business and product mix
  • Employee Costs: ₹435 crores (13% increase YoY)
  • Other Expenses: ₹669 crores (20% increase YoY), primarily due to higher sales and R&D expenditure
  • R&D Investment: ₹111 crores (4% of revenue)
  • EBITDA (ex-other income): ₹575 crores (31% YoY growth)
  • EBITDA Margin: 20.4%, expanded by 100 basis points YoY and 70 basis points sequentially
  • Other Income: ₹16 crores (compared to ₹39 crores last year due to lower foreign exchange gains)
  • Depreciation & Amortization: ₹110 crores (in line with Q1)
  • Finance Cost: ₹36 crores (reflecting increased borrowings for acquisition-related payouts)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹446 crores (31% YoY growth)
  • Effective Tax Rate: 27%
  • Profit After Tax: ₹325 crores (29% YoY growth)
  • PAT Margin: 11.5% (45 basis point improvement YoY)

First Half FY27 Performance

  • Revenue: ₹5,401 crores (23.6% YoY growth)
  • EBITDA: ₹1,083 crores (28.6% YoY growth)
  • EBITDA Margin: 20% (80 basis point expansion)
  • Profit After Tax: ₹618 crores (33% YoY growth)
  • PAT Margin: 11.4% (75 basis point expansion)

Business Performance Highlights

India Business:

  • Achieved 12% YoY growth to ₹1,155 crores
  • Second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth (improved from 10% in Q1)
  • Organic growth was 10% versus 6% in Q1
  • Primary growth drivers: Women's health, cardiometabolic, and CNS portfolios
  • Zuventus performance improved sequentially with key brands showing good traction
  • Consumer Health business gaining traction with brands Bitter Drops and Galact
  • Focus on making big brands bigger, improving field force productivity, and building scale in chronic and specialty therapies

International Business:

  • Europe growth driven by strong performance across UK and Continental Europe, led by base portfolio, new launches, and scale-up of liposomal amphotericin B
  • Canada growth driven by base business and recent launches, with further launches expected in second half
  • Rest of World growth accelerated by ARV business strength and non-ARV expansion through new launches in Latin America, CIS, Asia, and Africa

Corporate Actions

  • Board approved amalgamation of Zuventus Healthcare and Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals (wholly-owned subsidiaries) into Emcure on October 12, 2026
  • Part of "One Emcure" vision to simplify group holding structure
  • Subject to necessary approvals including NCLT
  • Zuventus brand and teams remain integral part of India business
  • Expected synergies in back-end operations and corporate functions

R&D and Pipeline Updates

  • Received over 20 product approvals during the quarter
  • Key approvals: liposomal amphotericin B in Brazil and Mexico; bevacizumab for wet AMD in India
  • Positive recommendation from India's Subject Expert Committee for lenacapavir injection for PrEP indication
  • Filed dossier with WHO and US FDA for lenacapavir
  • R&D investments to step up in second half as per plan

Capital Structure and Debt Position

  • Net Debt (as of September 2026): ₹1,317 crores (increase of ₹263 crores over March 2026)
  • Acquisition-related payouts of ₹551 crores in first half, including:
  • Final payout for Canada acquisition
  • Acquisition of minority stake in Genova
  • Payment towards UK product portfolio
  • Company remains committed to becoming net cash by end of FY28

Guidance and Outlook

  • Revenue Growth: Revised upward to exceed 20% for FY27 (from previous mid-teens guidance)
  • EBITDA Margin Improvement: Expected at upper end of guidance range of 75-100 basis points
  • Momentum expected to continue in second half across all geographies
  • Confidence in achieving 5-year goals and creating long-term value

Management Commentary

  • Domestic business expected to accelerate in second half with growth in line or slightly above industry
  • International business, particularly ROW and Europe, scaling up better than expected
  • ARV business showing strong order book for second half
  • Expect to be at or above industry growth rate by exit of FY27
  • Profitability hierarchy: India remains most profitable, followed by Europe and Canada (international businesses); ARV segment has lower margin profile
  • Lenacapavir expected to be margin accretive to ARV portfolio in medium term
  • No significant product concentration in international business

Operational Metrics

  • MR count remains at approximately 4,100-4,200 with no near-term additions planned
  • In-licensed products contribute high teens to India sales
  • Biosimilars contribute approximately 10% to India sales, lower internationally
  • ARV contribution to Rest of World business approximately 50% in Q2 (down from 67% in Q1)
  • Expected ARV contribution of 50-55% for FY27

Product Specific Updates

  • Liposomal amphotericin B: Key growth driver in Europe, penetrated approximately 50% of European markets (20 countries remaining)
  • Treprostinil: Expected to contribute significantly in Europe as attractive margin product
  • Poviztra (obesity treatment): Gaining traction, ranked number 4 brand in IQVIA, expected to improve ranking
  • Semaglutide: Supplies expected for Quebec partner Dr. Reddy's in November 2026; filing planned in Canada in coming months

Market Context

  • IPM growth picking up due to increased healthcare access, demand for quality branded generics, and GLP-1 category driving additional diagnostics
  • Obesity market contributing significantly to overall market growth
  • Some impact from imported raw material cost increases, freight costs, and insurance costs, partially offset by favorable currency impact